Harwich is a historic port town on the Essex coast in the east of England. Cruise ships use Harwich International at Parkeston, a combined ferry and cruise terminal west of the old town. More about Harwich →
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Cruise ships berth at Harwich International, Parkeston, about 4 km west of Old Harwich by road. The combined ferry and cruise passenger terminal sits next to Harwich International railway station, and a covered walkway leads to the passenger berths.
82.4 km · 65–125 min by car
Nearest major London airport. About 82 km by road via the A120, typically 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes; about 2 hours by coach and train.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Harwich International station is next to the ferry and cruise terminals, with trains via Manningtree to London Liverpool Street. Routes end at the terminal, about a 9-minute walk from the station. Distances, times and prices are approximate.
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Combined ferry and cruise passenger terminal at Parkeston, west of Old Harwich, next to Harwich International station. It has baggage check-in and reclaim, a covered walkway to the passenger berths, an information point and a lift from the car park.
Prices are approximate, from a harbourside menu and typical local price bands. Tasting-menu restaurants cost more.
Pubs, a hotel restaurant, tea rooms and a tasting-menu restaurant by the harbour.
Seafront cafes and restaurants south of Old Harwich.
Cafes and delis in the Dovercourt shopping street.
Harwich is a historic port town on the Essex coast in the east of England. Cruise ships use Harwich International at Parkeston, a combined ferry and cruise terminal west of the old town. The terminal has its own railway station, with trains to London Liverpool Street in about 1 hour 15 minutes via Manningtree. Old Harwich, with its quay, lighthouses and Ha'penny Pier, is about 4 km away by road.
The historic old town by the harbour.
Victorian pier on the Harwich waterfront.
Two historic lighthouses in Old Harwich.